Since last Diwali, the stock market has traded almost flat. The Nifty and the Sensex have gained a nominal 5.6 per cent while the broader NSE 500 is up 3.7 per cent. The Midcaps 250 is up 4.5 per cent while the Small caps 250 is down 2.3 per cent. The returns from equity would be marginally positive after accounting for inflation. This is one of those phases in which risk-free instruments such as government securities have yielded better returns than the stock market. The last 12 months have been characterised by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. While
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The year ahead: Global uncertainties set to influence asset prices
The last 12 months have been characterised by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions
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Among asset classes, the standout performers in terms of returns in the past year have been precious metals with platinum, silver, and gold all yielding returns in excess of 50 per cent.
